Detectives analyzing tragedy with soldiers of the 128th Brigade in detail

The tragical incident that took the lives of soldiers of the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade was discussed at the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, said that the Brigade Commander had been suspended until the end of the investigation. The President of Ukraine also noted that at the meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, the reports on the issue were provided by Defense Minister Rustem Umierov, Head of the Security Service of Ukraine Vasyl Maliuk, Defense Ministry Inspector Voronchenko, and other military.

Zelensky added that, as reported by officials, "it has already been possible to find out from the circumstances of the tragedy whose orders created the conditions for the tragedy to occur." "The Brigade Commander has been suspended until the inquiry is completed," Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo credits: mass media of Ukraine

He also emphasized that the entire situation is being analyzed minute by minute, and "it will be established who specifically violated the rules for the safety of people in the area of access to enemy aerial reconnaissance."

The tragedy of the brigade

On November 3, Russian troops fired an Iskander-M missile at the personnel of the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade in the Zaporizhzhia region, killing the soldiers.

The blast wave and debris damaged about 30 houses and outbuildings located near the impact site. Defense Minister Rustem Umierov assured that "all the circumstances of what happened will be clarified." He ordered "a full investigation into this tragedy". The State Bureau of Investigation also stated that it is investigating the circumstances of the tragic deaths of military personnel and civilians as a result of a missile attack by Russian troops in the Zaporizhzhia region on November 3.

Iskander-M SRBM of the Russian Armed Forces with a cruise missile.

Photo credits: Russian Defense Ministry

An internal investigation has been initiated into the actions of military officials who organized the event dedicated to the Day of the Missile and Artillery Forces near the front line.

As previously reported, the soldiers of the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade are actively participating in the war to repel Russian aggression and have already inflicted significant losses on the invaders.